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Finding the Third Proportional to 38,960 and 84,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 38,960 and 84,151 is: 181,760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,960 : 84,151 = 84,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,960/84,151 = 84,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,960x = 84,151 × 84,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,960x = 7,081,390,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,081,390,801/38,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,760.54

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